Clinical efficacy of Tuina therapy combined with traditional Chinese exercises in the treatment of symptomatic lumbar disc herniation: a multicentre randomised controlled trial pro... by Zhihong Fan, Shenghong Jia, Xin Zhou, Chao Li, Jiahao Shao, Xiaofeng Liu, Yitao Liao, Yenan Xu, Dandan He, Shixiang Wu, Xian Zhang

“…Tuina and traditional Chinese exercises (TCEs) are effective in relieving pain and restoring dysfunction, and both are often used in China as a combination of passive therapy and active exercise to ease symptoms in patients with LDH. …”
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The Southeast Asia Major within the Bachelor of Arts in International Studies at UTS 1996–2007 by Barbara Leigh

“… Between 1996 and 2007, the Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (BAIS) at the University of Technology Sydney offered students the opportunity to engage in transformative In-Country Study (ICS) experiences in Southeast Asia. …”
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Measurement of Serum Free Thyroxine Index May Provide Additional Case Detection Compared to Free Thyroxine in the Diagnosis of Central Hypothyroidism by Kevin M. Pantalone, Betul Hatipoglu, Manjula K. Gupta, Laurence Kennedy, Amir H. Hamrahian

“…The diagnosis of central hypothyroidism is often suspected in patients with hypothalamic/pituitary pathology, in the setting of low, normal, or even slightly elevated serum TSH and low free thyroxine (FT4). …”
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Use of alternative payment models for substance use disorder prevention in the United States: development of a conceptual framework by Elian Rosenfeld, Sarah Potter, Jennifer Caputo, Sushmita Shoma Ghose, Nelia Nadal, Christopher M. Jones, Margaret R. Kuklinski, Andrew D. Carlo, D. Max Crowley, Lisa Clemans-Cope, Michael T. French

“…The conceptual framework and strategies generated by the expert panel offer a path for future research. SUD health care stakeholders should consider ways that SUD prevention can be effectively and equitably implemented within APMs.…”
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Le théâtre baroque du corps démembré dans The Duchess of Malfi by Line Cottegnies

“…This article deals with this « expressionistic » poetic, which emphasises its effects in an artificial, often metaliterary manner through various strategies of highlighting. …”
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Spatiotemporal characteristics of future precipitation variability in the Tianshan Mountain region of China by Xianglin Lyu, Junkai Du, Yaqin Qiu, Yangwen Jia, Chunfeng Hao, Hao Dong

“…Based on ensemble precipitation data from the NEX-GDDP-CMIP6 dataset, this study analyzed multiscale changes in precipitation variability in the TM for the near (2030–2065) and far future (2066–2100) using Shannon entropy, offering valuable insights for water resource management and future challenges. …”
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The Gothic Genitive Plural in /-ee/ Yet Again: A Sarmatian Solution by David L. White

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Health, the new horizon for a desirable future by Laurence Bedeau

“…The truth is that, alongside differences that are sometimes genuine and often overinterpreted, there are also areas of real convergence. …”
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Nucleonic Direct Urca Processes and Cooling of the Massive Neutron Star by Antikaon Condensations by Yan Xu, Wen Bo Ding, Cheng Zhi Liu, J. L. Han

“…If the center density of the massive neutron stars is a constant, the masses taper off with the optical potential of antikaons, and neutrino luminosities of the nucleonic direct Urca processes decrease for ρCN=0.5 fm−3 but first increase and then decrease for larger ρCN. …”
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Last-millennium volcanic forcing and climate response using SO₂ emissions by L. R. Marshall, L. R. Marshall, L. R. Marshall, A. Schmidt, A. Schmidt, A. Schmidt, A. P. Schurer, N. L. Abraham, N. L. Abraham, L. J. Lücke, R. Wilson, K. J. Anchukaitis, G. C. Hegerl, B. Johnson, B. L. Otto-Bliesner, E. C. Brady, M. Khodri, K. Yoshida

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Class III Orthodontic Camouflage: Is the “Ideal” Treatment Always the Best Option? A Documented Case Report by Lorenzo Rustico, Vincenzo Ronsivalle, Flavia Iaculli, Gianrico Spagnuolo, Gaetano Isola, Antonino Lo Giudice

“…In class III borderline cases, clinicians are called to find the best compromise between functional and aesthetics outcomes, with the latter which often turns in avoiding worsening of profile characteristics, which makes the treatment of these patients quite challenging. …”
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Vaccinating in Different Settings: Best Practices from Italian Regions by Carlo Signorelli, Flavia Pennisi, Anna Carole D’Amelio, Michele Conversano, Sandro Cinquetti, Lorenzo Blandi, Giovanni Rezza

“…Methods: After careful qualitative review of information gathered from scientific articles, official reports (grey literature), contact with regional health authorities, and local health departments, five vaccination strategies across several Italian regions focusing on alternative vaccine providers and/or settings were identified. …”
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VR-based body tracking to stimulate musculoskeletal training by Neidhardt M., Gerlach S., Schmidt F. N., Fiedler I. A. K., Grube S., Busse B., Schlaefer A.

“…Virtual reality training can offer a cost-effective and individualized training experience. …”
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Lysine requirement of weaned piglets by S. Goethals, P. Bikker, J.H.M. Rijpert, B. Ampe, J.W. Spek, S. Millet

“…Lysine, often referred to as the ‘first limiting amino acid’ in pig nutrition, plays a pivotal role in growth performance. …”
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Features of social intelligence of cadets trained in institutions of higher education with specific learning conditions by S. V. Kharchenko

“…According to the results of the study, cadets are most often diagnosed with the average and lower than the average levels of social intelligence (high level of social intelligence among the surveyed cadets in 2017 was not diagnosed), the most advanced ability of social intelligence was the ability to predict the effects of behavior. …”
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Multi-label classification with deep learning techniques applied to the B-Scan images of GPR by El Karakhi, Soukayna, Reineix, Alain, Guiffaut, Christophe

“…However, these approaches often require complex post-processing of the Bscan, which can be time-consuming and therefore makes it difficult to perform real-time characterization at the expense of such methods. …”
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Cost-Effective Treatment of Hemihydrate Phosphogypsum and Phosphorous Slag as Cemented Paste Backfill Material for Underground Mine by Xilong Xue, Yuxian Ke, Qian Kang, Qinli Zhang, Chongchun Xiao, Fengjian He, Qing Yu

“…The results show that (1) the UCS of CPB increases with the increase of the HPG content and mass fraction, and the addition of 3% quicklime can eliminate CO2, H2S, and SO2 generated from the slurry of CPB-based HPG-PS; (2) the addition of 3% quicklime and 5% cement to the HPG-PS mixtures can offset the strength loss of CPB in the late curing stage; (3) the UCS of the recommended specimen reaches 1.15–3.32 MPa after curing from 7 to 28 days, with their slump values varying from 15 mm to 26 mm, and the bleeding rates between 0.87% and 1.15%, which can meet the technical requirements of mining methods; (4) the UCS of CPB is the result of the cohydration reaction of hemihydrate gypsum (HG) in HPG and active Al2O3 and SiO2 in PS; and (5) the leaching indexes meet Category IV of the Chinese Groundwater Quality Standard (DZ/T 0290-2015). …”
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TEACHING COMPUTATIONAL THINKING IN SAUDI ARABIAN SCHOOLS USING SMARTPHONE APPS by Abdullah Alenezi

“…Quantitative results include pre- and post-tests of the students in computational thinking with the aid of co-varying with Computational thinking, while interviews and questionnaires with teachers and students offer qualitative data. Best-selling educational applications for ScratchJr, Lightbot, Cargo-Bot, and Kodable are compared concerning how efficiently they introduce programming ideas and encourage rational thinking.  …”
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Fresh and Mechanical Characteristics of Eco-efficient GPC Incorporating Nano-silica: An Overview by Hiwa Hamid Sharif

“…The nanotechnology development offers new performance to the materials. Recently efforts have been made to incorporate nanoparticles in construction materials to enhance properties and produce concrete with improved performance. progress in the improvement of geopolymer concrete is fast becoming a feasible alternative to conventional cement-based totally concrete because geopolymer concrete is measured as an eco-efficient green concrete that consumes a large quantity of commercial and agro byproduct substances consisting of fly ash, floor granulated blast furnace slag, rice husk ash. …”
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Revitalizing rural areas by boosting educational advancement through social capital integration by Marole Nkosikhona Moloi, Sibongamandla Silindokuhle Dlomo

“…It is recommended by this study to strengthen stakeholder engagement, advocate for supportive policies, and integrate innovative teaching methods that will sustain and expand educational advancements. This study offers valuable insights into how social capital can address educational disparities and promote sustainable development in rural communities.…”
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